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The New Ark | Lectio: Mary | Episode 2

Episode 2 • 35m
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In the Book of Exodus, God's presence was contained in the Ark of the Covenant, his dwelling place among his Chosen People. In the New Exodus, God is once more present among his people in the Person of his Son, Jesus Christ. When Jesus is conceived in her womb, Mary becomes the New Ark of the New Covenant, bearing the presence of God.

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Mary, Scripture, Old Testament, New Testament, Bible Study

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